Table of Contents
Key Use Cases
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Maintain contract rates for each customer by lane or zip code
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Define per-load flat rate or tiered pricing for FTL/Partial loads
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Track expiration dates and load volume commitments
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Guide load selection based on minimum revenue thresholds
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Inform dispatch and planning logic using contractual rules
Navigation Overview
Access the module from Resources > Rate.
The toggles in the header indicate Customer Rates (Left) or Carrier Rates (Right).
Each row in the Rate Matrix represents a pricing agreement with a customer.
You can filter by Active, Rate Method, Company Name, or Expiration Date.
Click a row to open the Rate Details Panel on the right.
Rate Matrix Table View
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Column |
Description |
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Company Name |
Customer entity (e.g., Gap Inc Central Distribution) |
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Active |
Status of the rate agreement |
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Rate Method |
Method used to determine rate (City Based, Zip Based, Mileage Based) |
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Total Rates |
Number of lanes or rule entries in the agreement |
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Effective Date |
Start date when the rate becomes valid |
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Expiration Date |
End date after which the rate is no longer used |
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Created Date |
Date the rate was created in the system |
Rate Detail Panel
Clicking on a rate entry opens the Rate Details Panel showing:
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Effective / Expiration / Created Date
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Rate Method: City Based, Zip Based, or Mileage Based
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Individual Rate Entries:
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Origin and Destination
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Rate ($)
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Min. Commitment Rate ($)
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Load Mode: FTL or Partial
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Equipment Type (optional)
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Max Weight (lbs)
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Max Volume (cu.ft)
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Weekly Commitment (e.g., 10 loads/week)
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Example:
Customer: Gap Inc Central Distribution
Lane: West Melbourne, FL → Port Richey, FL
Rate: $62.50
Commitment: 10 loads/week
Min. Commitment Rate: $158.75
Max Weight: 40,000 lbs
Max Volume: 1,400 cu.ft
Mode: FTL
Data Dictionary
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Field |
Description |
Example |
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Company Name |
Customer receiving the rate |
Gap Inc Central Distribution |
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Rate Method |
Basis of calculation (City, Zip, Mileage) |
City Based |
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Rate Type |
Flat Rate or Tiered |
Flat Rate |
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Origin / Destination |
Start and end points of rated lane |
West Melbourne, FL → Port Richey, FL |
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Rate ($) |
Standard contracted price for the lane |
$62.50 |
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Min. Commitment Rate ($) |
Required revenue per committed load |
$158.75 |
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Load Mode |
FTL or Partial |
FTL |
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Equipment Type |
Trailer requirement (optional) |
Van |
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Max Weight |
Maximum weight allowed per load |
40,000 lbs |
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Max Volume |
Maximum volume in cubic feet |
1,400 cu.ft |
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Commitment |
Minimum volume required per week |
10 loads/week |
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Effective Date |
When the rate starts |
04/30/2025 |
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Expiration Date |
When the rate ends |
12/30/2026 |
Rate Method Types
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Method |
Description |
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City Based |
Applies to specific origin and destination cities. |
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Zip Based |
Applies to shipments between specific zip codes. |
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Mileage Based |
Dynamically calculates rates based on trip mileage. |